Maple, Norway

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, andDennis G. Watson
Other Contacts: Michael G. Andreu

This cultivar of Norway Maple has a height and spread of about 25 feet but can grow taller when shaded on the sides. The rounded crown fills with greenish-yellow flowers in the spring. Norway maple's dense shade and shallow root system competes with lawn grasses, and the shallow roots can make mowing under the tree difficult.

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, andDennis G. Watson
Other Contacts: Michael G. Andreu

This cultivar of Norway Maple in cultivation grows to a height of 60 to 70 feet with a slightly smaller spread. The upright, rounded crown centered on a straight trunk fills with greenish-yellow flowers in the spring. Lateral branches grow upright while the tree is young which minimizes the pruning requirement.

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, andDennis G. Watson
Other Contacts: Michael G. Andreu

This cultivar of Norway Maple has a height of 40 to 50 feet and a spread of about 30 feet making it narrower than the species. Branches on young and medium-aged trees are more upright, reducing the pruning requirement when planted close to buildings or other structures compared to the species. The upright, oval crown fills with greenish-yellow flowers in the spring.

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, andDennis G. Watson
Other Contacts: Michael G. Andreu

`'Crimson King' Norway maple grows to a height of 35 to 45 feet spreading about 25 to 30 feet and is quite popular for its purple-green foliage throughout the summer. Leaves turn brown, dark maroon or bronze in the fall before dropping.

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, andDennis G. Watson
Other Contacts: Michael G. Andreu

This cultivar of Norway Maple has a height of about 50 to 60 feet, but only spreads to about 15 or 20 feet. The upright crown fills with greenish-yellow flowers in the spring. Lateral branches are short and grow almost horizontally which is quite unusual for a columnar tree. Some suggest growing the tree with only one central trunk to avoid multiple-trunk crotches from splitting apart.

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, andDennis G. Watson
Other Contacts: Michael G. Andreu

Norway maple in cultivation has a height of 40 to 50 feet but can grow much taller when shaded on the sides. The rounded crown fills with greenish-yellow flowers in the spring. Norway maple's dense shade and shallow root system competes with lawn grasses, and the shallow roots can make mowing under the tree difficult. The shallow roots can heave sidewalks so be certain to locate the tree 4 to 6 feet away.